From Longzhou to Weizhou in the north, across the no longer clear Jingshui, to catch up with the 100-mile road, Zhao Kuangyin and his party to Linjing. After the beginning of spring, he was ordered to patrol the border westward, accompanied by dozens of horsemen, half of whom were middle- and lower-level officers in the Tokyo Forbidden Army, and basically belonged to an "officer corps".

This trip was not only to patrol the border, inspect the military situation, understand the enemy's situation, but also to support the southwest Han army. After all, the southwest border army was reorganized, and there was a shortage of officers, and the imperial court investigated the situation in order to relieve the difficulties of the southwest Han army. By the way, these young officers are also allowed to go to the border for training, after all, where they are used, a big war may start.

Zhao Kuangyin came west this time, and was invited by his brother Zhao Kuangyi to bring him with him, and he was always mentioned. After all, after Zhao Hongyin was appointed to Guanzhong, Zhao Kuangyin became the master of the house, and he was busy with military affairs on weekdays, so it was rare to have this opportunity to shoulder the responsibility of educating his brothers by the way.

"Second brother, the border between the imperial court and Meng Shu and Chen Bing, there are nearly 100,000 troops on both sides, and a big war is about to break out. But from Fengxiang to Longzhou, and then through Weizhou, why can't I feel the slightest tension of war, and the imperial court still has the strength to implement the military camp? Riding lightly, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but ask his brother for advice.

Zhao Kuangyin tilted his head and looked at his younger brother, a young man of fourteen or fifteen years old, with childishness on his face and puzzlement in his bright eyes. didn't answer directly, Zhao Kuangyin said: "What do you think?" ”

Zhao Kuangyi said: "I have thought about it a lot, and I only think that the imperial court has no intention of launching an attack on the Shu army in a short period of time, otherwise it will not be on the spot!" ”

"You can take this into account, and you can be regarded as attentive!" The corners of Zhao Kuangyin's mouth were slightly hooked, and he nodded and said.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi's eyes lit up, and his interest was even greater, and he said: "If this is the case, why did the imperial court start last year to deploy troops in the southwest, with great fanfare, without concealment, and make a decision to cut down Shu?" Even the Tokyo children knew that the imperial court wanted to use troops in Shu, so wouldn't it make Shu vigilant and give it time to prepare for the deployment of troops to fortify the defense? Isn't this to increase the difficulty of the imperial court to cut down Shu? ”

"This is about the military and political secrets of the imperial court, but I can't reveal it! But think for yourself, and when you figure it out, I'll give you the horse you love! Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile.

With a pout, Zhao Kuangyi looked very itchy, but it was not good to continue, so he just said: "Then you can't keep that horse, I will definitely be able to figure it out!" ”

Zhao Er looked very confident. However, after thinking about it, he raised doubts again: "Second brother, as you said, the Shu army is based on Qin Feng, with its back to Qinling, and it has won all the battles, and it can send troops to attack Guanzhong at any time." The imperial court is on the side, so it is not afraid of being disturbed by it? ”

In this regard, Zhao Kuangyin did not hesitate to give advice, and said calmly: "Although the Shu army won according to the shape and occupied the advantage of the situation, the initiative of the war was actually in the hands of the Han Dynasty. If there is no accident, the initiator of the war in the future should be a big man.

The movement of the Guanshu army was only for defense. In the past few years, he has twice sent a large army to the north, and the timing of the election is good, but the result is not as expected, with a big defeat and a loss, and the loss of troops and generals.

Now that the Han Dynasty has set its sights on the southwest, specializing in military affairs, how dare it attack with troops and horses. Today's Shu army is like a frightened bird, busy building a nest and dominating it, and has nothing to do.

Moreover, with the power of the prince and the eunuch of the capital, how could he be unprepared. The southwestern armies, the elite of the Guanzhong and the training, if the Shu army really chooses to take the initiative, for the Han Dynasty, it may be unwanted! ”

Listening to Zhao Kuangyin's explanation, Zhao Kuangyi showed an expression of gain.

"Xiaguan Yuanzhou Judge Zhang Shi, meet Zhao Duyu Marquis!" In front of Linjing City, Judge Zhang Shi took several state officials to greet him: "The general has worked hard all the way!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin glanced at the people who were waiting for him, without the slightest arrogance, got off the horse, and replied: "I have been waiting for a long time!" ”

"Marquis Zhao Duyu is an angel, and the lower officials should greet him!" Zhang Shi responded humbly with a smile on his face that made people feel like a spring breeze.

With a sweep of his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin said: "I don't know where the assassin Li Zhijun is?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Shi showed a look of embarrassment, and said in a low voice: "The envoy is not in the city, and the officials are waiting to greet him!" ”

Noticing his expression, Zhao Kuangyin seemed to be aware, but there was no difference on his face, and he said calmly: "Then I'm tired!" ”

"The hotel has prepared a banquet to wash the dust for Du Yuhou!"

"Please!"

After entering the city, Zhao Kuangyin found out that Li Ye was indeed not in the city, but went out hunting with his entourage.

It wasn't until the evening that I saw Li Ye, Uncle Li Guo obviously returned with excitement, and when he saw Zhao Kuangyin, he seemed very enthusiastic, holding his hand, shushing the cold and warm.

That night, he set up a banquet in the yazhong to entertain Zhao Kuangyin alone, and praised Zhao Kuangyin's ability and courage in an elder's attitude, saying that he had a bright future. Li Ye's strange temperament and behavior made Zhao Kuangyin very uncomfortable.

In the next two days, Zhao Kuangyin, accompanied by officials in Yuanzhou, inspected the state.

Close to the Puchuan River, a field of considerable scale, as far as the eye can see, under the spring sunshine, the grass and trees have grown green, quite innovative.

Horses galloped by, hooves and feet splashed with grass dust, and the air seemed to be filled with the fragrance of earth. Stopping at the horse, Zhao Kuangyin looked into the distance, on the side of the Puchuan River, there was a camp wall, in which there were horses and animals intertwined. From a distance, it can be seen that there are still a lot of horses, and although they are far away, they can hear the neighing of horses.

The horse whip pointed at the distance, and Zhao Kuangyin said: "There is such a horse farm here? ”

Facing Zhao Kuangyin's gaze, the accompanying state officials hurriedly explained: "The master here is Su Fengji, the minister of the early years of the country, who was relegated to Jingyuan in the early years of Qianyou and settled here to herd horses. In the past two years, 100 healthy horses have been offered to the imperial court every year! ”

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin raised his eyebrows, his eyes lit up, and he chuckled: "There is such a thing!" That will be a visit! ”

The whole horse farm is exquisitely furnished, and there is a courtyard built into it for the herders to live. In the main courtyard, Su Fengji was holding a book, personally teaching his two grandchildren to read, and his childish voice was pleasant, but every time he studied poetry and books, he always made this old man feel sad. Or is it a crime in the court at the beginning, and it is not allowed to be used within three generations......

When it was degraded, more than ten members of the Su family migrated to Jingyuan to settle down, and it has been five years.

At the beginning, Shi Kuangyi was in the town, and with a little friendship when Su Fengji was in power, he provided Su Fengji with some money and grain and a few stallions. Su Fengji has some talents, so with Shi Kuangyi's assistance, he slowly developed, established this horse farm in Yuanzhou, and gradually grew stronger.

The first two years were very hard, but after all, I survived, and as time went by, I also gained some fame in the Jingyuan area. In the past few years, more than 300 military horses have been donated to the government.

After all, he is a person who has been the prime minister, although he is in a remote place and is charged with crimes, but Su Fengji still pays close attention to the imperial court. Whenever the Central Plains business travels, they will also listen more.

Seeing that the Han Dynasty is becoming more and more stable and the country is becoming stronger and stronger, Su Fengji has a lot of feelings in his heart, both joy and sadness. Of course, for the court and the government, Su Fengji is becoming more and more deferential. The horse that he raised does not seem to think of as private property, and is very generous, giving full play to his long-sleeved ability to dance, making friends up and down, and wholeheartedly asking for it, but he just wants to remove the "shackles" that bind the Su family.

Although Su Fengji is old, he always has a glimmer of hope for the future of his children and grandchildren, even if it is very small. After all, the only person who can decide this matter is the Son of Heaven, and he, a criminal citizen, is too far away from the Son of Heaven, and it is of little use to befriend local generals......

However, Su Fengji still insisted. In these years, he was happiest when Yang Wei was demoted to Jingzhou, not gloating. At that time, Su Fengji personally went to greet Yang Wei, and when his couple first arrived, they also supported him to settle down with money and food, which surprised Yang Wei.

Later, the two sworn enemies who were in the court and poured into each other, in this remote place, actually had the meaning of laughing and hating. Yang Wei bought a few acres of land in Jingzhou to live by farming. And Su Fengji has to go to Yang Wei every year to drink and talk......

"Father!" The drooping boy called softly.

Su Fengji was in a trance, looking at the two children, his bright eyes were full of longing, and he couldn't help but soften: "Finished reciting?" ”

"It's done!"

waved his hand: "Let's go out and play!" Run slower, don't fall! ”

Before Su Fengji finished speaking, the two grandchildren were already laughing and running out of the study. Seeing this, Su Fengji couldn't help but sigh again. Above his face, the ravines are vertical and horizontal, and he is much older than back then. Fortunately, there has been no illness and disaster, and it can support this family for a few years.

"Father! Father! A middle-aged man hurriedly came to find him.

"What?" Seeing his reckless behavior, his face was impatient, and Su Fengji said unhappily.

His son said: "The government is here!" ”

frowned, but: "Isn't that Uncle Li Guo who sent someone to ask for horses again?" ”

"Nope! It is said that it was the messenger of the Son of Heaven who patrolled to Puchuan and wanted to inspect the racecourse! ”

"What!" Su Fengji was taken aback, and immediately overjoyed, subconsciously tidied up his clothes, and his steps were faster than his son: "Quick, follow me to meet him!" ”

The racecourse has been released, and Zhao Kuangyin and his party have entered. Su Fengji's old legs, walking like flying, stepped forward and knocked down: "Sinner Su Fengji, meet the angel!" ”